Samsung · Galaxy S Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Not out yet. Here is when we think it lands, and exactly why we think so.

We will keep this on your list as the date moves.

Reveal

The day it is shown to the world

Good guess · Right month, maybe not the day

22 September 2026

13 days ago

Almost certainly between 2 September and 9 October 2026 — that is where eight out of ten of our guesses land.

Where it will almost certainly land Still possible, but unlikelyThe higher the shape, the more likely that date.

Where we started Its own release rhythm This line has launched on a steady schedule, so we started from when the next one is due.

Reports behind it 2 separate stories Found across 2 articles. When several sites repeat the same leak, we count it once — otherwise one rumour would look like proof.

Since last time 2 days earlier Last changed on 5 Oct 2026. We recheck every day, and only write a new forecast down when this answer moves.

What changed our mind

SamMobile
Reported

Says revealed 1 September 2026

“On September 1, Samsung announced it is expanding the reach of the One UI 9.0 beta program to even more high-end phones, specifically those launched in 2025. These include the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Gal…” Read it ↗

Strong track record Moved our date 156 days earlier

SamMobile usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.
SamMobile
Reported

Says revealed sometime in September 2026

“The beta program for these devices will open this month, with the Galaxy S25 series becoming the first of the lot to receive the beta update.” Read it ↗

Strong track record Moved our date 160 days earlier

SamMobile usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

Numbers, for the curious

The 80% range runs 2 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 (37 days wide), with a standard deviation of 22 days. Starting model: series_cadence+coupled (reveal and on-sale dates were solved together, so neither can end up before the other).

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On sale

The day you can actually buy one

Good guess · Right month, maybe not the day

9 October 2026

in 4 days

Almost certainly between 21 September and 21 October 2026 — that is where eight out of ten of our guesses land.

Where it will almost certainly land Still possible, but unlikelyThe higher the shape, the more likely that date.

Where we started Its own release rhythm This line has launched on a steady schedule, so we started from when the next one is due.

Reports behind it 2 separate stories Found across 2 articles. When several sites repeat the same leak, we count it once — otherwise one rumour would look like proof.

Since last time No change Last changed on 5 Oct 2026. We recheck every day, and only write a new forecast down when this answer moves.

What changed our mind

SamMobile
Reported

Says on sale sometime in September 2026

“The beta program for these devices will open this month, with the Galaxy S25 series becoming the first of the lot to receive the beta update.” Read it ↗

Strong track record Moved our date 138 days earlier

SamMobile usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.
SamMobile
Reported

Says on sale 1 September 2026

“On September 1, Samsung announced it is expanding the reach of the One UI 9.0 beta program to even more high-end phones, specifically those launched in 2025. These include the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Gal…” Read it ↗

Strong track record Moved our date 141 days earlier

SamMobile usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

Numbers, for the curious

The 80% range runs 21 Sept 2026 to 21 Oct 2026 (30 days wide), with a standard deviation of 20 days. Starting model: series_cadence+coupled (reveal and on-sale dates were solved together, so neither can end up before the other).

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What the hardware is

Every headline spec is filled in. Values from a spec database describe a phone that exists; values from articles are what sources claim about one that does not yet. Each row says which it is, and where sources contradict each other we print both figures rather than choosing.

4 specs are reported two different ways. Those rows are marked below.

display

Peak brightness: 2600 nits ✓
Pixel density: 498 ppi ✓ 2 sources
Cover glass: Gorilla Armor 2 Sources disagree 2 sources also reported as Gorilla Glass Armor 2
Refresh rate: 120 Hz ✓ 2 sources
Resolution: 1440x3120 ✓ 2 sources
Screen size: 6.9" ✓ 2 sources
Panel type: AMOLED ✓ 2 sources

performance

CPU cores: 2 cores Sources disagree 2 sources also reported as 8 cores
GPU: Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) Sources disagree 2 sources also reported as Adreno 830
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite ✓ 2 sources

memory

RAM: 12 GB ✓
microSD slot: No ✓
Storage: 256 GB ✓ 2 sources

camera

Front camera: 12 MP ✓ 2 sources
Main camera: 200 MP ✓ 2 sources
Optical zoom: 5x ✓
Rear cameras: 4 cameras ✓ 2 sources
Max video: 8K ✓ 2 sources

battery

Battery: 5000 mAh ✓ 2 sources
Wired charging: 45 W ✓ 2 sources
Wireless charging support: Yes ✓
Wireless charging: 15 W ✓

body

Height: 162.8 mm ✓ 2 sources
Ingress protection: IP68 ✓ 2 sources
Materials: Glass, Titanium ✓ 2 sources
Thickness: 8.2 mm ✓ 2 sources
Weight: 218 g ✓ 2 sources
Width: 77.6 mm ✓ 2 sources
Colours: Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey, White ✓ 2 sources

connectivity

3.5mm jack: No ✓
Bluetooth: 5.4 ✓ 2 sources
NFC: Yes ✓ 2 sources
USB: USB-C ✓
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E Sources disagree 2 sources also reported as Wi-Fi 7
5G: Yes ✓ 2 sources
eSIM: Yes ✓

software

Operating system: Android 15 ✓ 2 sources
OS update support: 7 years ✓

other

Model numbers: SM-S9380, SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS, SM-S938N, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W ✓

Spec data from GSMArena (CC BY 4.0), Tweakers Pricewatch.

Where you will be able to buy it

Probably worldwide Based on how this product line usually launches

Going on what this line normally does, not on anything said about this phone yet.

Galaxy S normally launches worldwide.

No report so far has named a specific country for this one. That is normal early on: the market is usually only spelled out close to launch.

How this date has moved

Every time we changed our mind, we wrote it down and never touched it again.

9 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 5 Oct 2026 · range 21 Sept 2026 to 21 Oct 2026 · 6e48bae2f3…
22 September 2026 Reveal 2 days earlier

Worked out on 5 Oct 2026 · range 2 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 · 3274a704ae…
24 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 4 Oct 2026 · range 4 Sept 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 · d739b8d187…
9 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 4 Oct 2026 · range 25 Sept 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 · acb039f0b2…
23 September 2026 Reveal 3 days earlier

Worked out on 4 Oct 2026 · range 4 Sept 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 · 9f7627d104…
9 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 3 Oct 2026 · range 3 Oct 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 · cd533be6c3…
26 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 3 Oct 2026 · range 5 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · 910fee8e18…
9 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 3 Oct 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 · 6ceaf7cbe2…
25 September 2026 Reveal 5 days earlier

Worked out on 3 Oct 2026 · range 4 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · c3185471d8…
8 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 2 Oct 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 · abfbb0adb4…
30 September 2026 Reveal 2 days later

Worked out on 2 Oct 2026 · range 5 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · a49ba694e5…
8 October 2026 On sale 6 days earlier

Worked out on 2 Oct 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 19 Oct 2026 · 184aa5b1bc…
28 September 2026 Reveal 5 days earlier

Worked out on 2 Oct 2026 · range 5 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · 81753b7272…
14 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 1 Oct 2026 · range 4 Oct 2026 to 25 Oct 2026 · ba937ab55b…
3 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 1 Oct 2026 · range 17 Sept 2026 to 10 Oct 2026 · 86498d1dcf…
13 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 30 Sept 2026 · range 3 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026 · c71698aef6…
2 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 30 Sept 2026 · range 17 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 · 2bbb57dfa2…
1 October 2026 Reveal No change

Worked out on 29 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 · d4d25a7597…
12 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 29 Sept 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026 · cb5718d93a…
1 October 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 29 Sept 2026 · range 17 Sept 2026 to 9 Oct 2026 · c21a892f03…
12 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 28 Sept 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 23 Oct 2026 · 18339956df…
11 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 28 Sept 2026 · range 2 Oct 2026 to 23 Oct 2026 · d1d81745f0…
30 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 28 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 8 Oct 2026 · 164695a661…
11 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 27 Sept 2026 · range 1 Oct 2026 to 22 Oct 2026 · a84056ad7d…
29 September 2026 Reveal No change

Worked out on 27 Sept 2026 · range 18 Sept 2026 to 7 Oct 2026 · bd3bc25bac…
10 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 26 Sept 2026 · range 30 Sept 2026 to 22 Oct 2026 · 0428c297e1…
29 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 26 Sept 2026 · range 19 Sept 2026 to 6 Oct 2026 · fc672ab188…
28 September 2026 Reveal No change

Worked out on 25 Sept 2026 · range 20 Sept 2026 to 6 Oct 2026 · aeb1b4413a…
9 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 25 Sept 2026 · range 29 Sept 2026 to 21 Oct 2026 · 0621dc400b…
28 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 25 Sept 2026 · range 20 Sept 2026 to 5 Oct 2026 · 4965a136ce…
9 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 24 Sept 2026 · range 29 Sept 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 · 52a0bb3a8f…
27 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 24 Sept 2026 · range 21 Sept 2026 to 5 Oct 2026 · 0e18c24b65…
8 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 23 Sept 2026 · range 28 Sept 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 · 886a3880e2…
8 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 23 Sept 2026 · range 28 Sept 2026 to 19 Oct 2026 · b765d886db…
26 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 23 Sept 2026 · range 22 Sept 2026 to 4 Oct 2026 · d9a675fe64…
7 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 22 Sept 2026 · range 27 Sept 2026 to 19 Oct 2026 · f0aad6af9e…
25 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 22 Sept 2026 · range 22 Sept 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 · 465aafb796…
7 October 2026 On sale 1 day later

Worked out on 21 Sept 2026 · range 26 Sept 2026 to 18 Oct 2026 · 4b0e592b37…
24 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

Worked out on 21 Sept 2026 · range 21 Sept 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 · a8e2a8e28c…
6 October 2026 On sale No change

Worked out on 20 Sept 2026 · range 26 Sept 2026 to 18 Oct 2026 · 6fa7fbbe3d…

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